Description
The Disney Channel Magazine – April 1 to May 10, 1986
“Return to Treasure Island” – Very Good Condition
This vintage issue of The Disney Channel Magazine (April 1–May 10, 1986) features the highly anticipated premiere of “Disney’s Return to Treasure Island,” alongside a wide range of exclusive program highlights, behind-the-scenes features, and children’s activities. This copy is in very good condition, showing minor wear along the edges consistent with age. The item pictured in this listing is exactly the same item you will receive.
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Contents
8 THE SEQUEL TO THE FAMOUS
CLASSIC BEGINS
Meet Brian Blessed and Christopher
Guard who, as Long John Silver and
Jim Hawkins, star in this superb
sequel to Robert Louis Stevenson’s
adventure classic, “Disney’s Return
To Treasure Island,” a 10-part series,
premiering April 5, was shot on loca-
tion in Spain, Jamaica, and the United
Kingdom.
10 A MOST UNUSUAL FAMILY
Making its world premiere on The
Disney Channel, “The Beniker Gang”
is a delightful movie both heartwarm-
ing and full of adventure. Popular
young star Andrew McCarthy gives
the film much of its warmth and
spunk.
12 THE ADVENTURES OF
OZZIE AND HARRIET
The Nelson clan reigned for 14 years
as America’s best-loved family. The
shows, a mirror of their times, are
now enjoyed on The Disney Channel
by a third generation. In May, two of
the most popular episodes will air as
an exclusive double feature.
14 A CIRCUS OLYMPIAD
A 90-minute special hosted by Ben
Vereen captures all of the excitement
and color of the annual young
people’s circus competition in Paris.
The Disney Channel cameras follow
two American competitors as they
perform in the “International Circus
Stars of Tomorrow.”
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS
Beginning in April, the series offers a new
story each week, continuing for 52
weeks.
INTERNATIONAL CIRCUS STARS
OF TOMORROW
The Disney Channel camera crew fol-
lows two young American competitors, a
wire walker and a trapeze artist, from
Florida training to the Paris event.
THE BENIKER GANG
Five spirited orphans live as a “family”
and take care of each other. The movie’s
heartwarming, fast-paced and funny.
DISNEY’S RETURN TO
TREASURE ISLAND
Ten years after they left the rest of Flint’s
booty behind on Treasure Island, Long
John Silver and Jim Hawkins return to
retrieve it in this 10-part mini-series.
2 LETTERS
Our viewers become writers.
5 DISNEY BEAT
Names in the news around Disney.
6 EXPLORING THE ARCHIVES
A treasure chest of Disneyana.
25 WHAT’S ON
Your 15-page guide to weekly
program highlights and daily listings.
40 PETS & PALS
Get In the Disney Channel picture.
JUST FOR KIDS SECTION
Poems, Drawings and Letters 17-19
Pluto’s Pen Pals 18
Write a Mickey and Minnie comic 19
Find It in the Library 19
Minnie paper doll with Eighties clothes 19
Disney Channel programming especially for kids 21
An interview with Danny Pintauro 22
“The Bears and I” coloring activity 23
Mickey’s Birthday Wish 24
Crossword puzzle 24
Disney Channel Savings Stamp 30
Roo comic strip 23
Thank you for viewing this listing. This issue is an excellent addition for Disney collectors, magazine archivists, and enthusiasts of 1980s television history. If you have any questions or would like to bundle multiple magazines, feel free to reach out.